Teachers Involvement On Anti-Bullying Program Implementation For Safe School Environment Promotion

Narjun C. Colita, MAED-EdAd1*, & James L. Paglinawan, PhD2*
1Bocboc Central Elementary School, Department of Education, Philippines
2Central Mindanao University, Department of Education, Philippines
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2025.81028

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the influence of Teachers Involvement on Anti-Bullying Program Implementation for Safe School Environment Promotion for Elementary and Secondary School Teachers in Don Carlos Districts, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Division of Bukidnon for the School Year 2025-2026. Three Hundred teachers were randomly selected as participants in the study. Descriptive – correlational were employed in the study involving mean, correlation, regression analysis to test the goodness of fit of the hypothesis.

The study showed that teacher’s involvement moderately involved. Also, anti-bullying program implementation was exceptionally implemented. All indicators of safe-school environment promotion were significantly correlated.

Keywords: Teacher Involvement, Anti-Bullying Program, Safe School Environment Promotion

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